Silvertone cover

Silvertone

Chris Isaak · 1985

39 min · 13 tracks · pop music

A blend of dreamy melodies and melancholic themes underscored by Isaak's haunting vocals and reverb-drenched guitar work.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo listening experience
  • melancholic themes for reflection
  • ideal for evening relaxation
  • haunting vocals with emotional depth
  • dreamy melodies for introspection

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy tracks
  • prefer shorter standalone songs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 1985, 'Silvertone' marked Chris Isaak's debut album, introducing his signature sound that would define his career. At this point, Isaak was a relatively unknown artist, having just begun to establish himself in the music scene after performing with local bands in California.
Stylistic neighbors
Roy Orbison· David Lynch· Jeff Buckley

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Dancin' 3:45
  • 2 Talk to Me 3:08
  • 3 Livin' for Your Lover 2:56
  • 4 Back on Your Side 3:15
  • 5 Voodoo 2:41
  • 6 Funeral in the Rain 3:23
  • 7 The Lonely Ones 3:15
  • 8 Unhappiness 3:09
  • 9 Tears 2:47
  • 10 Gone Ridin' 2:38
  • 11 Pretty Girls Don't Cry 2:25
  • 12 Western Stars 3:13
  • 13 Another Idea 2:53

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